Franklin Street Caffe

Cafe in Redwood City. 12 sandwiches, 6 burgers on the menu; the best scores 89.

Corner storefront at dusk with a lit red "Franklin St. Caffe" sign, grey awnings and a patio of folded pink umbrellas.
Photo: Franklin Street Caffe, from its website

Cafe · Redwood City, San Mateo County

About

  • 18on the menu
  • 82typical Sandwich Score
  • 89best Sandwich Score
  • Atier, by the typical sandwich
TypeCafe
WhereRedwood City, San Mateo County, California
OwnershipIndependent
On the menu12 sandwiches, 6 burgers
Breadschoice of bread, Burger Bun, french roll, 9 grain bread
Menu read2026-09

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Where it is

The sandwiches

The typical sandwich here scores 82 (the median of 15 scored plainly). 1 item is listed without a number because the menu names them without describing them.

  1. B.L.T. 89 outstanding

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: bacon; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

  2. Breakfast Sandwich Meal 86 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: two eggs; cheese; choice of meat; avocado; mayo; lettuce; tomato.

  3. Caesar Burger burger 75 very good

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: burger patty; caesar dressing (low tier); romaine lettuce; tomatoes; mayo; parmesan cheese.

  4. Cajun Burger burger 89 outstanding

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: burger patty grilled with cajun spices; dijon mustard; mayo; lettuce; red onions; tomatoes; melted cheddar cheese; pico de gallo.

  5. Chicken Salad Sandwich 73 very good

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: chicken salad; mayonnaise; lettuce; tomatoes; red onions.

  6. Deli Sandwich 62 very good

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: black forest ham (choice); smoked turkey breast (choice); pastrami (choice); dijon mustard; mayonnaise; lettuce; tomatoes; red onions.

  7. Franklin Street Burger burger 89 outstanding

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: burger patty; thousand island dressing (low tier); tomatoes; red onions; mayo; lettuce; melted cheddar cheese.

  8. Franklin Street Triple Deck Turkey Club 82 excellent

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: turkey; bacon; avocado; cheddar cheese; lettuce; tomato; mayo; dijon mustard.

  9. Grilled Cheese 72 very good

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: melted cheddar cheese; butter.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (grilled cheese as it is served).

  10. Grilled Chicken Breast 79 excellent

    french roll, toasted: grilled chicken breast; dijon mustard; mayonnaise; lettuce; tomatoes; red onions; melted swiss cheese.

  11. Grilled Eggplant 48 rough

    french roll, toasted: sliced grilled eggplant; seasoned red bell peppers; feta; parmesan cheese; sun-dried tomato spread; fresh basil.

  12. Mushroom Burger burger 89 outstanding

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: burger patty; grilled mushrooms; melted swiss cheese; mustard; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; onions.

  13. Steak 89 outstanding

    french roll, cold: steak; dijon mustard; mayo; lettuce; tomato; onion.

  14. Tuna Melt 89 outstanding

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: tuna salad; mayonnaise; red onions; tomatoes; sprouts; melted cheddar cheese.

  15. Tuna Salad Sandwich 82 excellent

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: tuna salad; mayonnaise; lettuce; tomatoes; red onions.

  16. Turkey Burger burger 88 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: turkey burger patty; melted swiss cheese; lettuce; tomatoes; onions; dijon mustard; mayonnaise.

  17. Veggie Delight Garden Burger burger 72 very good

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: garden burger patty; lettuce; tomatoes; avocado; cucumber; sprouts; mayo; red onions.

  18. Veggie Delight Sandwich not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    9 grain bread, cold: tomatoes; cucumbers; red onions; lettuce; avocado; sprouts; pesto; mayonnaise.

What you can build

Bread
wheat, sourdough, rye, english muffin
Protein
black forest ham, smoked turkey breast, pastrami